Program Manager at Gannett in Gannett, Virginia

Job Description:

Gannett Media's Strategic Innovations and Monetization is looking for a program manager to strategize, implement, and manage the launch and operations of new consumer business verticals. These new businesses are in partnership with multiple third-party vendors. The program manager will coordinate, organize, and ensure that the various projects and business initiatives within a program are progressing as per the plan. This role would be reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Innovations and Monetization.

The program manager will manage and coordinate various projects and strategic initiatives within the organization to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Base Salary: $70,000 - $85,000/annually

Responsibilities:

Planning and Execution:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify deliverables, required resources, and timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project and work plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the company to coordinate project activities and ensure adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management:

• Identify key internal and external stakeholders and establish communication channels to keep them informed of project status and progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their support and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Quality Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
• Regularly assess project risks and proactively address any emerging issues.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and implement corrective actions to address deviations from quality standards.

Data Analytics and Performance Management:

Projects are consumer-facing businesses. Therefore, a key component of this job would be to:

• Track performance and quality of consumer communication, outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor metrics and insights for measuring program performance.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in business management, strategy, or consumer marketing is preferred. MBA is preferred but not required.

5- 10 years of experience in program management or consumer marketing, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and empower cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, such as Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and risk assessment is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve consensus and drive results.

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $51,300 and $105,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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